Data Entry Guidelines and Acceptable Documentation

We are encouraging all schools to obtain a copy oflegal documentation as issued in Canadaupon the registration of a new student. Only under special circumstances will a foreign legal document be accepted.

The following list represents documentation that the Ministry will accept in order to change/update student demographic information. Please fax the student(s) document(s) along with their Personal Education Number to (250) 953-0450.

Birth Certificate

OR

Vital Statistics Documentation

Court Orders

B.C. Identification Card

OR

Drivers Licence

BC Services Card
(Photo version only)

Permanent Resident Card

OR

Certificate of Citizenship

Passport or Visa

Documents Issued by Immigration Canada

Permanent Student Record

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PEN Privacy and Protection

The PEN program is governed by B.C.’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This guarantees the privacy of information that is collected, regulates how it is collected and who has access to it.